Sunwuko+Sage Death's Breath farm build

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by uKLEina last updated May 6, 2016 ( Patch 2.4.1 )

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Skills

Wave of Light Explosive Light
- Wave of Light
Cost: 75 Spirit

Focus a wave of light that crushes enemies for 835% weapon damage as Holy.
Explosive Light

Release bursts of energy that deal 830% weapon damage as Fire to nearby enemies.
Mystic Ally Air Ally
- Mystic Ally
Cooldown: 30 seconds

Active: Your mystic ally has its damage increased by 50% for 10 seconds.

Passive: A mystic ally fights by your side. The ally deals 130% of your weapon damage as Physical per swing. When the ally dies, it is reborn after 5 seconds.
Air Ally

Active: You gain 100 Spirit.

Passive: A mystic ally fights by your side that increases your Spirit Regeneration by 4.
Sweeping Wind Inner Storm
- Sweeping Wind
Cost: 75 Spirit

Surround yourself in a vortex that continuously deals 105% weapon damage to all enemies within 10 yards. The vortex lasts 6 seconds and is refreshed each time you strike an enemy with a melee attack. Landing a Critical Hit has a chance to increase the vortex effect up to 3 stacks for a total of 315% weapon damage.
Inner Storm

As long as your vortex is at 3 or more stacks, you gain 8 Spirit per second.

Sweeping Wind's damage turns into Holy.
Dashing Strike Way of the Falling Star
- Dashing Strike
Cost: 1 Charge

Quickly dash up to 50 yards, striking enemies along the way for 370% weapon damage as Physical.

You gain a charge every 8 seconds and can have up to 2 charges stored at a time.
Way of the Falling Star

Gain 20% increased movement speed for 4 seconds after using Dashing Strike.

Dashing Strike's damage turns into Holy.
Blinding Flash Faith in the Light
- Blinding Flash
Cooldown: 15 seconds

Create a flash of light that blinds all enemies within 20 yards for 3 seconds. Elite enemies recover faster, but suffer a 30% chance to miss with attacks.
Faith in the Light

You deal 29% increased damage for 3 seconds after using Blinding Flash.
Mantra of Conviction Annihilation
- Mantra of Conviction
Cost: 50 Spirit

Active: Damage bonus is increased to 16% for 3 seconds.

Passive: Enemies within 30 yards of you take 8% increased damage.

Only one Mantra may be active at a time.
Annihilation

Passive: Killing an enemy that is affected by Mantra of Conviction grants you and your allies 30% increased movement speed for 3 seconds.

Beacon of Ytar
- Beacon of Ytar
Reduce all cooldowns by 20%.
Exalted Soul
- Exalted Soul
Increase maximum Spirit by 50 and increase Spirit Regeneration by 4 per second.

Spirit fuels your defensive and offensive abilities.
Fleet Footed
- Fleet Footed
Increase movement speed by 10%.
Momentum
- Momentum
Moving 25 yards increases your damage by 20% for 6 seconds.

Items

Sage's Apogee

Set Helm

Primary Stats

+5 Random Magic Properties
Empty Socket

Sage's Journey
Sage's Purchase
Sage's Passage
Sage's Apogee
(2) Set: +250 Intelligence+250 Strength+250 Dexterity+250 Vitality
(3) Set: Increases Death's Breath drops by 1.
Sunwuko's Balance

Set Shoulders

Primary Stats

+91–100 Resistance to All Elements
+4 Random Magic Properties
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+416–500 Dexterity

+416–500 Strength

+416–500 Intelligence

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.
Sunwuko's Shines

Set Amulet

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Sunwuko's Soul

Set Chest Armor

51 - 68 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Pinto's Pride

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1.5–2.0%
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Wave of Light also Slows enemies by 80% for 3 seconds and deals 125–150% increased damage.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Sunwuko's Paws

Set Gloves

42 - 55 Armor

Primary Stats

+626 - 750 Strength
+626 - 750 Dexterity
+626 - 750 Intelligence
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 7 - 10%

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Kyoshiro's Soul

Legendary Belt

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Sweeping Wind gains 2 stacks every second it does not deal damage to any enemies.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+49–60 Dexterity

+49–60 Strength

+49–60 Intelligence
Sunwuko's Leggings

Set Pants

33 - 38 Armor

Primary Stats

+416 - 500 Strength
+416 - 500 Dexterity
+416 - 500 Intelligence
Sockets (1)

Monkey King's Garb
Sunwuko's Paws
Sunwuko's Balance
Sunwuko's Crown
Sunwuko's Shines
Sunwuko's Soul
Sunwuko's Leggings
(2) Set: Your damage taken is reduced by 50% while Sweeping Wind is active.
(4) Set: Every second Sweeping Wind spawns a decoy next to the last enemy you hit that taunts nearby enemies and then explodes for 1000% weapon damage for each stack of Sweeping Wind you have.
(6) Set: Lashing Tail Kick, Tempest Rush, and Wave of Light consume a stack of Sweeping Wind to deal 3000% increased damage.

+ 4 Random Magic Properties
Sage's Passage

Set Boots

Primary Stats

+6 Random Magic Properties

Sage's Journey
Sage's Purchase
Sage's Passage
Sage's Apogee
(2) Set: +250 Intelligence+250 Strength+250 Dexterity+250 Vitality
(3) Set: Increases Death's Breath drops by 1.
Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Ignores Durability Loss
Reduces cooldown of all skills by 4 - 7%.
Attack Speed Increased by 5 - 6%
Critical Hit Chance Increased by 4.5 - 6%
Reduces all resource costs by 5 - 7%.

Secondary Stats

Reduce the remaining cooldown of one of your skills by 1 second when you hit with a resource-spending attack.

+ 1 Random Magic Properties
Avarice Band

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Critical Hit Chance Increased by 1.5–2.0%
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

+11–12% Extra Gold from Monsters
Each time you pick up gold, increase your Gold and Health Pickup radius by 1 yard for 10 seconds, stacking up to 30 times.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
In-geom

Legendary Sword
Kyoshiro's Blade

Legendary Fist Weapon

Primary Stats

+626–750 Dexterity
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Increase the damage of Wave of Light by 150%. When the initial impact of your Wave of Light hits 3 or fewer enemies, the damage is increased by 200–250%.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Arcane Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Poison Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Lightning Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Holy Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Cold Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Fire Damage

+(981–1199)–(1175–1490) Damage

More Details

Head
- Sage's Apogee
- Sunwuko's Crown
- Stat Priority: Socket CHC Skill: WoL
Shoulders
- Sunwuko's Balance
- Stat Priority: CDR Reduced Resource Cost
Amulet
- Sunwuko's Shines
- Stat Priority: Fire % CHC CHD Socket
Torso
- Sunwuko's Soul
- Stat Priority: Socket
Wrists
- Pinto's Pride
- Stat Priority: CHC Fire %
Hands
- Sunwuko's Paws
- Sage's Purchase
- Stat Priority: CHC CHD Reduced Resource Cost
Waist
- Kyoshiro's Soul
- Stat Priority: None
Legs
- Sunwuko's Leggings
- Stat Priority: None
Feet
- Sage's Passage
- Stat Priority: Skill: WoL
Rings
- Obsidian Ring of the Zodiac
- Avarice Band
- Stone of Jordan
- Stat Priority: CHC CDR Reduced Resource Cost
Weapon
- In-geom
- Stat Priority: Reduced Resource Cost CDR
Offhand
- Kyoshiro's Blade
- Stat Priority: Reduced Resource Cost CDR

Legendary Gems
- Bane of the Trapped
  Bane of the Trapped
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Increase damage against enemies under the effects of control-impairing effects by 15.00%.
  Gain an aura that reduces the movement speed of enemies within 15 yards by 30%. (Requires Rank 25)
- Bane of the Powerful
  Bane of the Powerful
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  Gain 20% increased damage for 30.0 seconds after killing an elite pack.
  Gain 15% increased damage versus elites and take 15% reduced damage from elites. (Requires Rank 25)
- Boon of the Hoarder
  Boon of the Hoarder
  
  Gem
  
  Primary Stats
  
  25.0% chance on killing an enemy to cause an explosion of gold.
  Gain 30% increased movement speed for 2 seconds after picking up gold. (Requires Rank 25)

Kanai's Cube

Incense Torch of the Grand Temple

Legendary Daibo

Primary Stats

+360–404 Dexterity
Increases Wave of Light Damage by 25–30% (Monk Only)
+3 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the Spirit cost of Wave of Light by 40–50%.
One of 7 Magic Properties (varies)

+(180–220)–(216–274) Arcane Damage

+(180–220)–(216–274) Poison Damage

+(180–220)–(216–274) Lightning Damage

+(180–220)–(216–274) Holy Damage

+(180–220)–(216–274) Cold Damage

+(180–220)–(216–274) Fire Damage

+(180–220)–(216–274) Damage
Incense Torch of the Grand Temple
Nemesis Bracers

Legendary Bracers

Primary Stats

+4 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Shrines and Pylons will spawn an enemy champion.
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+85–108 Dexterity

+85–108 Strength

+85–108 Intelligence
Nemesis Bracers
Ring of Royal Grandeur

Legendary Ring

Primary Stats

Attack Speed Increased by 2.0–3.0%
+27–60 Life per Hit
+2 Random Magic Properties

Secondary Stats

Reduces the number of items needed for set bonuses by 1 (to a minimum of 2).
One of 3 Magic Properties (varies)

+24–29 Dexterity

+24–29 Strength

+24–29 Intelligence
Ring of Royal Grandeur

you need 5 SWKs+2 Sages'+RoRG.

Avarice+Boon purely for picking up Globes efficiently. you can go with SoJ or CoE if you need more damage.

you can't use Tzo Krin's Gaze with SWK+Sage's so damage output is some lackluster. you may have resource problem without the Torch or
Cindercoat(or both of them) in the Cube.

other Cube options

The Furnace+Cindercoat: more damage output but you need to manually swap Bracer at pylons and shrines.
Envious Blade: if you can one-shot everything

RCR is more important then CDR. roll it on Shoulders, Gloves and both weapons.

Paragon Priorities

Core

Movement Speed
Primary Stat
Vitality
Maximum Resource

Offense

Cooldown Reduction
Critical Hit Chance
Critical Hit Damage
Attack Speed

Defense

Resist All
Armor
Life
Life Regeneration

Utility

Resource Cost Reduction
Area Damage
Life on Hit
Gold Find

nothing special.

Build Guide

in 2.4.1, SWK set got huge buff so this is the most efficient DB farm build for monk IMO.

Play Style:

activate Sweeping Wind. Kyoshiro's soul(belt) builds up its stack to 3 when SW doesn't hit any enemies and it's mandatory to keep the stacks for SWK's bonuses.
smash everything with the Wave of Light. you don't have Tzo Krin's Gaze so it's not ranged WoL, but it has huge AoE with fire rune so you can fight in ranged.
use Blinding Flash with elites/bosses. if you kill elites, In-Geom procs. spam your dash for next elite pack.
if you run out Spirit, activate Mystic Ally.
if you fight in melee range, Kyoshiro's soul doesn't works so you lose SW stack if you fight long. You lose 50% damage reduction and 3000% damage increase without it so always stay in ranged.

skill variant:

Mantra of Salvation - Agility: swap Conviction if you're too fragile.
Breath of Heaven - Zephyr: swap Blinding Flash if you have enough damage.
Near Death Experience: swap Exalted Soul if you constantly die.

Epiphany is not recommended with fire WoL. it's bugged and WoL deal no damage in the Bell part. explosive part still works so you can use it if you play correctly(only hit with explosive).

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